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Vehre Family History

Vehre Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vehrs, Behre, Mehle, Kehr, Herre, Petre, Ventre, Vero, Verge, Verde

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Where is the Vehre family from?

You can see how Vehre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vehre families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vehre's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vehre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vehre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vehre. 100% of Vehre men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Vehre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Vehre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Vehre. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Vehre. For the veterans among your Vehre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehre lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Vehre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vehre in 1980 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vehre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vehre ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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